Description

(2-Bromo-4-(Bromomethyl)Phenyl)Methanol is a versatile brominated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, offering both a bromomethyl group and a benzylic alcohol for selective derivatization, which is critical for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the bromine atoms serve as handles for further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized phosphine or nitrogen-based ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Monomer: Can be polymerized or incorporated into polymers to impart flame retardancy or modify thermal and optical properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The aryl bromide moiety is active in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Negishi, or Buchwald-Hartwig aminations for carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond formation.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Bromo-4-(Bromomethyl)Phenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	345953-41-5
Molecular Formula	C8H8Br2O
Molecular Weight	279.96 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-4-(bromomethyl)benzyl alcohol; 4-(Bromomethyl)-2-bromobenzyl alcohol; (2-Bromo-4-bromomethylphenyl)methanol; α-(2-Bromo-4-(bromomethyl)phenyl)methanol; Benzyl alcohol, 2-bromo-4-(bromomethyl)-; 345953-41-5; (2-Bromo-4-bromomethyl-benzyl)-alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2-Bromo-4-(Bromomethyl)Phenyl)Methanol is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.